assignment #2

I found Claire Rau's artwork very interesting. I most enjoyed her use of different materials when constructing her pieces. I found it interesting how should went from working in two-dimensional to three-dimensional. She said that she would usually use her two-dimensional projects as "blueprints" for her three-dimensional sculptors. Also I enjoyed her clean and precise printmaking. It amazed me as to how she was able to line up ever color and angle.

I found this piece very interesting. Before the discussion I was not aware of what the piece was. however I knew it looked familiar. After the discussion and finding out that it was modeled after traps was incredible. I found the use of red in the center very symbolic. Also I was interested in thevabstract "arms". They interested me the most because while traps usually look dangerous this once does not. The abstract shape in the center also caught my attention. For myself it looks like the shape of an animal that had been eaten.

With regard, to her work conceptually I believe she was somewhat successful. While the artwork was visually interesting it was very diffcult to understand. Each piece needed a thorough explanation for you to understand what they were about. While I understand how each piece incorportates the same theme of booby traps I feel that each piece should display the title better. However, I did appreciate her precision throughout her work. The ability to use a cartoon feeling throughout each piece was also interesting. Since booby traps are somewhat childish the color combination fit perfectly.